Epona Author Solutions

Editing Doesn’t Have to be Adversarial

by Kit Caelsto | Oct 27, 2026 | Editing

Editing has a bad reputation. There’s the idea that to edit your novel you have to rip it apart, examine all the little bits and trim off all your darlings. You need to be ruthless and determined. And your editor is the one to whip you into shape. I don’t...

Does Your Editor Have To Love Your Genre?

by Kit Caelsto | Oct 20, 2026 | Editing

There’s a difference between like and love, tolerate and hate. When you’re looking for an editor for your book, does it really matter if your editor loves (or doesn’t love) your genre? There are several different ways to answer that question and this...

What Should Your Editor Do For You?

by Kit Caelsto | Jul 7, 2026 | Editing

Authors usually hire an editor to check the punctuation and spelling of their books, often to comment on plot and character, but beyond “fix my manuscript” a lot of authors don’t pay much attention to what their editors can do for them. As someone...

How Much Should an Editor Cost?

by Kit Caelsto | Jun 23, 2026 | Editing

I can’t afford an editor. I paid (insert four figures here) for my editor. These two statements are often seen on social media, leaving many independent authors to wonder just how much they should pay for their editors. Checking the rates on the editorial...